Amy Winehouse biopic 'Back To Black': First look of Marisa Abela as late singer
Marisa Abela as Amy Winehouse.
The much-anticipated first-look poster of Amy Winehouse's biopic 'Back To Black' is finally out! A picture of Marisa Abela as the English singer-songwriter has been released online by the makers. And, according to fans, the 26-year-old looks like the spitting image of the late singer.
Abela, who has previously appeared in 'Industry' and 'COBRA', will begin filming the biography next week. Taylor-Johnson, the biopic's director, shared the first look on hisofficial Instagram handle on Saturday and wrote, "Marisa Abela … watch out everyone! Cameras roll on Monday. Here we go!"
The snap shows the actress rocking Winehouse's signature beehive hairstyle and large hoop earrings. Check out the post below!
Later, Abela shared a series of photos on her Instagram feed to mark the beginning of her journey as Amy Winehouse. In the caption, she wrote, "'And for London. This is for London. Cause Camden Town ain't burnin down,' I love you, Amy. (sic)"
Check it out below!
The upcoming biopic will chronicle the late Grammy winner's "vibrant years living in London in the early aughts and her intense journey to fame," according to a press release.
Taylor-Johnson, who helmed the first instalment of 'Fifty Shades of Grey' franchise, confirmed in July that she will be directing 'Back to Black', which is named after Winehouse's second and final studio album.
"This is a dream movie to helm," the filmmaker wrote in an Instagram caption at the time. "I'm ready, let's go… #amywinehouse #backtoblack."
Amy Winehouse passed away due to alcohol poisoning, at the age of 27, in Camden, north London on 23 July, 2011. She was famous for her soulful vocals and hit trackssuch as 'Love Is A Losing Game' and 'Tears Dry On Their Own'.